Question

6. The value of a2 + 2ab + b2 when a = -5, b = 2 is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

a = - 5

b = 2

a^2 + 2ab + b^2

= a^2 + ab + ab + b^2

= a ( a + b ) + b ( a + b )

= ( a + b ) ( a + b )

= ( a + b )^2

= ( - 5 + 2 ) ^2

= ( - 3 )^2

= 9